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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.68, 14,398.31 and 5,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.68, 14,398.31 and 5,957.08 is: 8,221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.68 : 14,398.31 = 5,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.68/14,398.31 = 5,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.68x = 14,398.31 × 5,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.68x = 85,771,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,771,884.53/10,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.46

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